Tag: The Revival
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The Revival – October 2020 Newsletter
Greetings Friends, As most people are getting swept up in Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams and swigging cranberry cocktail, I’ve recently begun watching Game of Thrones. I know, I know, I’m late to the Game. But I’ve never been much of a TV trend follower. In the show there is a common, dread-filled refrain: Winter is coming. Even though there…
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The Revival – September 202O: Inflating Oppression
Greetings Friends, After being away for a few weeks with dear friends, at a serene cottage on Soyer’s Lake – Haliburton, we are back to the beat + driving forward into the fall market and the new school year. With all of the strange changes that have been heaped upon us this year, we are…
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The Revival – August 2020: Privates and Joints… Wait, what?
This week on social media, I’ve seen headlines like – “Tiny Toronto House for $1 Million!!” + “Toronto’s Real Estate Rising Fastest” and TRREB released their July Sales Data showing the housing market’s unbelievable resiliency. Increasing asset prices combined with a sluggish economy (due to the haphazard, government-imposed, COVID response) doesn’t seem like a great recipe for getting your foot in the…
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The Revival – July 2020: Now! …No Better Time To Start
Those who have connected to chat about business know that OA is keenly watching the economic drivers that COVID has highlighted and those that it has disrupted. On top of our Real Estate businesses, we dabble in stock options trading, metals, small ventures and private lending. These vehicles hold fantastic opportunities to build your wealth, but they also…
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The Revival – June 2020: 1 Year Anniversary with Financial Figures
This month marks the 1-year anniversary of one of our joint venture projects. So I thought I would share a little breakdown of the project and our returns. This property is a 50/50 co-venture and is currently operated as a student rental property in Peterborough, ON. We purchased this home in May of 2019.…
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The Revival – May 2020: What a load of JUNK!
It’s been a busy few weeks!!! Thank you to my clients for their confidence, trust and referrals which have kept me so busy in this time where so much has stood still. I am very humbled and grateful. During this past week we closed two clients’ transactions. The first is a stunning church which will be transformed (by award…
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The Revival – April 2020: Who Are You Listening To?
In these times it is as important as ever to protect your mind; engage in healthy mental habits, and create space. Don’t give in to fear + stress and be very aware of what you are mentally digesting. There are many outlets that would use these difficult times to push their favourite political agenda, or…
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The Revival – March 2020: Life is so Rich…
Last weekend, I attended Theta Trading’s options course; It was fantastic. For a real estate guy, I dove deeply into stock market data + trend lines. I am grateful for this new skill and the many investors that I connected with over those days. However, with the coronavirus wreaking wider havoc on the market and…
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The Revival – Feb 2020: Problems need Solutions
As many of my clients and colleagues know, I think it’s sloppy to believe we can “read” someone else’s mind (although many attempt this daily by assuming they know what is going on in another’s head.) In the same vein, I am also no fan of what I call “future thinking“; this is guessing what…
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The Revival – Jan 2020: PROJECT REPORT
On December 19, 2019 we closed on another property in Peterborough, ONT. We purchased the property with a co-venture partner for $300,000. At the time of purchase the house was a 3 bed, 1 bath with living, dining and large kitchen. The home was in need of some love, but had solid bones and sat…